I Was Injured on an Oil Rig in Louisiana.

What Should I Do? Working on an oil rig can be dangerous, and accidents leading to physical injuries can have grave consequences for your well-being and financial stability. Offshore workers and others on oil rigs can sustain serious personal injuries. Examples include blow outs, explosions, equipment failures, and falls. If something at the oil rig […]

Falls in Louisiana and personal injury lawsuits.

Falls are a big problem in Louisiana and around the country. For example, they account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits, representing the leading cause of visits (21.3%). Likewise, floors and flooring materials contribute directly to more than 2 million fall injuries each year. As a result, they are a leading cause of […]

The Need for an Attorney Following a Commercial Vehicle Wreck

When a commercial vehicle is involved in a wreck, the aftermath can be daunting. The legalities are complex, and the consequences severe. An attorney is not just an asset; they are your advocate and guide through a challenging process. Understanding Complex Commercial Vehicle Laws Commercial vehicle laws are a web of federal and state regulations.  […]

Types of Damage Claims Filed in the AFFF Firefighting Foam MDL

Municipalities are filing distinct types of legal actions in the Aqueous Film-Forming Foams (AFFF) Products Liability Litigation MDL No. 2873. These legal actions all involve varied damage claims relating to PFAS chemicals. Generally, Plaintiffs claim that firefighting foams containing PFAS chemicals contaminated groundwater near various military bases, airports, and other industrial sites. This contamination damaged […]

Pancreatic Cancer and PFAS Exposure

A Comprehensive Exploration As the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, pancreatic cancer presents a formidable challenge with a grim prognosis. Moreover, despite strides in understanding the genetic underpinnings of pancreatic cancer, the median survival time remains below 6 months post-diagnosis, with a 5-year survival rate of less than 10%. This […]

The Impact of PFAS on Kidney Cancer Risk

Insights from a Comprehensive Study PFAS remain environmentally persistent manmade pollutants that resist biodegradation. Because of this, they are known as “forever chemicals” and scientific investigators worldwide are studying the potential human health impacts. Researchers have detected PFAS chemicals in over 98% of the US population. Regulatory researchers continue to scrutinize PFAS for potentially causing […]

Tesla Autopilot Death Lawsuit

The Ruling Circuit Judge Reid Scott rejected Tesla’s motion to summarily dismiss a lawsuit accusing the company of causing Jeremy Banner’s death in 2019. In a 23-page ruling, Scott found that Kim Banner’s attorneys presented sufficient evidence to let the case proceed to trial sometime next year. Scott also found that Banner can seek punitive […]

Prostate Cancer and PFAS

Last month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) issued a consumer update concerning prostate cancer symptoms, tests, and treatments. Why did the FDA issue the consumer update? Prostate cancer is the leading cancer in men. The FDA regulates tests to detect prostate cancer. It also ensures that treatments for prostate cancer are safe and […]

Google Maps Lawsuit

Unfortunate Death The family of a North Carolina man is suing Google for negligence relating to its updating of usable roads on its maps app. On September 30, 2022, state troopers found the man drowned in his overturned pickup truck beneath a collapsed bridge. This bridge had collapsed nearly a decade earlier and was flagged […]

Understanding Radiation’s Impact

The British Medical Journal recently published a new study titled “Cancer Mortality and Low Dose Radiation.” The goal of the study was to explore effects of radiation, especially low doses, on the risk of developing cancer. Research Design: A Multinational Approach A comprehensive multinational cohort study forms the basis of this paper. This means that […]

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